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Department of Communication Studies

Communication Studies seeks to understand communication and to improve its practice in a variety of relationships. We focus on two person and family communication, communication in small groups and in large organizations, communication across communities, the nature of language and symbols, and the nature of argument and persuasion in political settings and in social movements. We are a department recognized for its world-renowned researchers, top-ranked graduate programs, and award-winning teachers. 

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Current CMS Major/Minors

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Department Anniversary in 2024

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ICA Fellows on Faculty

Department News

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Rhetoric on the Edge

2024 Public Address Conference held on UT Campus

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We're Back!

Department Welcomes New Faculty and Students

Texas Speech Seniors

National Champions Again

Texas Speech 2024 American Forensic Association National Champions

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Endowed Lecture

Efforts Underway to Raise $30K for Barry Brummett Endowed Lecture

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